Smoking in your Phoenix Rental Property - Yes or No??

RPMWVPhoenix Property Management has a strict no smoking policy in place that our owners appreciate. However some DIY Landlords fail to often fail to have a smoking policy. We would recommend everyone have a firm No smoking policy to protect their Phoenix Rental Property.  

With E-cigarettes being touted as an effective means to quit smoking tobacco, their use is on the rise. It is easy to spot a person using an E-cigarette from the cloud of vapor surrounding them, whether it be in a public place or in a residential area. Although it was initially considered harmless, E-cigarette smoking can leave deposits of hazardous substances and can result in expenses from cleaning the filmy residue left behind. Because of this potential for damage to your Phoenix rental property, we advise that owners of single-family rentals prohibit E-cigarette usage, just as you would prohibit other forms of smoking. The cost to re-mediate the damage caused could be quite costly. 

Residue is one of the primary reasons landlords should not allow E-cigarette smoking inside their Phoenix rental properties. The vapor emitted from E-cigarettes leaves behind a filmy residue on windows, mirrors, doors, walls and carpets that is tough and expensive to eliminate. (This is very similar to regular cigarettes but a bit more difficult to remove). With the risk of damage and added expenses to your rental home turn over cost RPMWVPhoenix thinks it is best to have a firm No Smoking Policy in terms of your lease.

Aside from its hard-to-remove residue, E-cigarette smoke consists of chemicals that can be a hazard to the body. Research shows that vapors from these cigarettes are toxic. According to an analysis conducted by the FDA, the vapor expelled from this device contains hazardous ingredients such as diethylene glycol, nitrosamines, and nicotine. Other sources also found carcinogenic substances like formaldehyde and benzene in some devices.

An article posted on landlordtalking.com talks about other issues with E-cigarettes. The article takes about two recent incidences of car fires due to the E-cigarette battery charger. As well as a man who recently reported that his own charger suddenly caught fire in the middle night while he slept. This event forced him to leave his apartment causing damage. These types of fires are well documented with devices that use Lithium Ion batteries such as E-cigarettes, cell phones and laptops.

Once you have the facts about E-Cigarettes it should be clear that a No Smoking Policy should include the use of these devices as well to protect your Phoenix Rental Property.